Sometimes we need an unexpected jolt to encourage us to pursue some of our creative dreams and ideas.  This has happened to inspire me to get going again on my desire to bring resources I research and write to the New Hampshire and US history programs in schools.
As a teacher, writer, and historical researcher, I’ve done this on a small scale with my programs in schools.  However, I’ve wanted to reach more teachers and children, as well as home schooling parents and help with creating activities, lessons, and programs that make history “come alive.”
Yesterday, a friend called to interview me about …read more

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 The recent announcement of Tasha Tudor’s death, at age 92, brought back memories of my meeting with her years ago.  Perhaps some of you have her enchantingly illustrated books, have read them yourself or to your children.
Apparently Tasha didn’t make many quilts, yet her lifestyle was condusive to it.  She was involved constantly in the crafts of days ago and lived her life midst them.  The cover of the book jacket on Tasha Tudor’s Heirloom Crafts, (at least the edition I have) consists of a photo of Tasha working on  a quilt in her rocking chair before the fireplace.
Within the book, there are …read more

 QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
A big THANK YOU to all my readers for being patient and sticking around during the technical difficulties we’ve encountered at b5media the past couple of weeks.  The Internet and blogosphere, like amost anything you’re involved with, can be affected by situations beyond one’s control.
For instance, where I live in New Hampshire (USA), we’ve encountered blizzards and ice storms more frequently this winter than in recent years.  So businesses here have experienced electricity outages, customers who stayed home, and late deliveries…even collapsing roofs.  With school closings due to storms, the substitute teaching work I do has been curtailed.
However, here at Quilting and …read more